Twitch streamer Asmongold has taken to social media to apologize for controversial remarks he made about Palestine during a livestream, admitting that his comments were “stupid.”

On Monday, October 14, Asmongold shared his thoughts on the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that he wouldn’t “cry a river” for the people affected, claiming they come from an “inferior culture” that opposes Western values.

These remarks sparked immediate backlash from viewers and fellow streamers, who condemned his words.

Among them, popular 100 Thieves streamer Brookeab called for Twitch to take action, calling Asmongold’s comments “straight up racism.”